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It has been a stressful year for Rain who has struggled to keep up with the workload during her first year of marine biology at University. Now that summer has finally arrived, she can look forward to a long anticipated break and spend time with her friends enjoying one of their favourite pastimes -  swimming in the Loch!

Summer solstice arrives and they all decide to go swimming in the Loch to celebrate decent weather for once! Rain jumps in first, revelling in the warm but surprisingly cool water. 

As she surfaces, the summer weather has disappeared and she discovers her friends' lifeless bodies floating next to her.

But how could this happen to strong swimmers in a shallow loch with no currents?

The investigation commences and it's clear the police are struggling to find answers. Radically they suggest calling in special advisors to assist the investigation - the Paranormal Investigation Team (PIT). Will they fare better than the local police force?

This isn't the first unexplained death to occur in this spot, after all this is the same loch where three children were discovered floating dead in the Loch during a game of hide and seek at a birthday party.

Rain knows that supernatural forces don't exist. But no living person could have done this. 

Now she must work with PIT to unravel the truth behind a convoluted mystery of lies, murders and haunting stories to find out what really happened to her friends.All Rights Reserved

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MURDERER CRIME (The nearby neighborhood of deadly) by MeanithSomethida

"Happy day... Happy years... Happy holidays... I can finally rest! The school year had finally come to an end, and with it came the promise of two glorious months of freedom. A group of friends, exhilarated by the prospect of endless possibilities, began eagerly making plans. They dreamed of adventures and escapades, of doing anything and everything their hearts desired. Beaches, road trips, late-night hangouts, and spontaneous outings-nothing was off the table. The excitement was palpable, and their imaginations ran wild with all the fun that lay ahead. But life, as it often does, had other plans. Just as their excitement reached a fever pitch, strange and unsettling things began to occur. It started small, with a creeping sense of unease that none of them could quite put their finger on. Odd occurrences and eerie coincidences began to shadow their every move. They found themselves looking over their shoulders, feeling watched, as if unseen eyes followed them wherever they went. Then, the news broke. It was the kind of news that sends shockwaves through a community, the kind that changes everything in an instant. There had been a murder, a gruesome and inexplicable crime that left everyone on edge. The investigation was intense, with police scouring for clues and answers, but the fear lingered. For these friends, the carefree summer they had envisioned seemed to slip further out of reach with each passing day.

A Deadly Secret Whispers in the Dark by Ccwritesbooks1

In my murder mystery thriller book, you follow a group of friends who think they're just hanging out at an abandoned house they once called their home when they shockingly come to face the hard truth that they are now murder suspects. They are getting calls from an unknown number. Someone wants them in a cell, but who? Now on trial it is up to them to get justice for Jonathan Bennett because if they don't no one will. And they owe him. The cops are out for them and there is no other trace or leads. Explore the concept of how the mind can be manipulated to commit heinous crimes and drive each other mad, deceiving even the most rational individuals. Through twists and turns, the reader is forced to question their own perceptions and assumptions, ultimately leading to a shocking reveal. The book delves into themes of morality, justice, and the blurred lines between good and evil. It will keep readers on the edge of their seats until the very end, leaving them with lingering thoughts and discussions. Will they get justice, do they ever figure out who the unknown number is, will they be set free, does Finn make a move on Axariah, some people say secrets are what bring you closer but will the secrets from their past be what tears them apart? Now someone knows about their past with Jonathan Bennet and it's no longer a secret? Will they be punished for their crimes? Soon you'll know! You all will!

TWISTED ICE (ONC 2023) by ericdabbs

Five friends, one is a killer. On fall break, twenty year old Eliza Goodchild sets off with four of her college friends for a remote cabin in Aspen, Colorado. When a blizzard strikes without warning, their SUV skids off an embankment and disappears into a wooded ravine. In the whiteout, they get lost and find themselves in a frigid wilderness where every wrong move can spell certain death. In their struggle to survive, they learn one of them is a killer. Everyone has secrets and motives, but when the killer claims a second victim, they realize all of them are targets in an icy twisted plot to get away with the perfect murder, or should we say, murders. Open Novella Contest 2023 ~~The Writing Prompt I selected~~ 5. Flip the coin and make a life choice with it. Two choices, one coin, and no turning back. Do you dare?

Possessed Darkness And The Last And Final Move by teyadennisofficial

...'it's dark outside and I'm talking 24/7 complete darkness...' There is something eerie about this apocalypse, something ludicrously odd and confusing, something that turns out to be more than just any absurd mystery treasure hunt for one, Ashley McGarth... Stuck in a cabin for about two months, a group of eight teenagers find themselves at crossroads when the time comes to make their most feared decision. Among the mischievous herd, we meet Ashley, a nerdy, curious but fun-loving girl with the rarest ability ever, her ability to mentally retain every event that happens in front of her eyes, whether important or not and also draw clear deductions from the events. Her keen intellect is put to test during this trying times when her mental compass starts to direct her to clues about the apocalypse that raise suspicions about some of her friends in the cabin. Ashley's clues continue to be a confusing tangled mesh with less of progress as their journey through the woods takes them from corner to the other stumbling upon the most terrible and insidious of events. With her ability being the only thing that can save the group, what will happen when Ashley connects all her clues just at the 11th hour, only to discover... Horror✓Mystery✓Suspense✓Gothic✓Thriller NOTE: Anything quoted, places mentioned, events depicted or names are purely fictitious and a coincidence to any similar event. © Copyright Reserved 2020. Teya Dennis N. ~ ~ Enjoy ~ ~

Shattered Destinies by Sour-acid

It started as a routine case - a few people disappearing without a trace in a bustling metropolis. But as Detective William Norman and his team delved deeper, the mystery grew more sinister. The missing weren't just ordinary citizens; they were pillars of society, their lives seemingly erased from existence. As the investigation broadened, the scope of the disappearances widened. It wasn't just a local phenomenon; people were vanishing across the globe, leaving behind no clue, no trace. The once-vibrant cities were now hollow shells, their streets echoing with the absence of loved ones. The world was gripped by panic and fear. Governments crumbled, and chaos descended upon the streets. Liam and his team, now the last line of defense against the encroaching darkness, were faced with an impossible task. Could they unravel the mystery behind the mass disappearances? Or was this the end of humanity, a divine judgment that left no survivors?

Five Foes, A Murder & Lies by etherealfolklore

Margo Watson was found murdered in her own home on October 13th. Leaving the town of Scattervale, with the solving of it's first murder mystery, in 30 years. Her body was found in her bathroom tub with evidence of a homicide, that led to her death. Once the autopsy came back with fingerprints from her friends, covered on her corpse, the mystery unravels. As each side of the story gets told from different perspectives. Only which side is the truth? And which is a lie? But that's not all, Margo's soul could not rest until she could remember who killed her. Forcing her to haunt her five friends who brought pain upon her, mentally and physically. In several different ways, since she moved here. Only to find out the truth, about what happened to her, that gruesome night. With her memories in shambles and even questioning her friendships. Margo wanted nothing more, than to get to the bottom of her own murder mystery, so she could move on & find peace. But when her foes as friends argue to be framed for the murder and not actual suspects. Things start to get bloody, as the town of Scattervale, point fingers, pick sides, and bid on the killer. So which one of her five foes did murder her in cold blood? And will anyone ever know the truth? There's only one way to find out.... DISCLAIMER: this story tackles very serious and disturbing topics, such as suicide, sexual assault, & drug use. If you have struggled with these topics before. This story might be triggering for you. Please be aware. Cover Art Illustrated By: Veronika Weroni Vajdova

When The Lake Calls by wryterlet

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The Lake House by KellyBlack_20

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MURDERER CRIME (The nearby neighborhood of deadly)

"Happy day... Happy years... Happy holidays... I can finally rest! The school year had finally come to an end, and with it came the promise of two glorious months of freedom. A group of friends, exhilarated by the prospect of endless possibilities, began eagerly making plans. They dreamed of adventures and escapades, of doing anything and everything their hearts desired. Beaches, road trips, late-night hangouts, and spontaneous outings-nothing was off the table. The excitement was palpable, and their imaginations ran wild with all the fun that lay ahead. But life, as it often does, had other plans. Just as their excitement reached a fever pitch, strange and unsettling things began to occur. It started small, with a creeping sense of unease that none of them could quite put their finger on. Odd occurrences and eerie coincidences began to shadow their every move. They found themselves looking over their shoulders, feeling watched, as if unseen eyes followed them wherever they went. Then, the news broke. It was the kind of news that sends shockwaves through a community, the kind that changes everything in an instant. There had been a murder, a gruesome and inexplicable crime that left everyone on edge. The investigation was intense, with police scouring for clues and answers, but the fear lingered. For these friends, the carefree summer they had envisioned seemed to slip further out of reach with each passing day.